Taylor Patterson, MS, OTR/L

Experience

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  Crozer-Keystone Health System

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  Rehabilitation Aide

  Contributed to the delivery of individualized, restorative, and rehabilitative care for 15 to 20 patients, per shift, through collaborative efforts with occupational and physical therapists, aides, and staff nurses to mitigate pain, increase mobility, and improve independent functioning in the least restrictive environments. Under PT and OT supervision, modeled the appropriate completion of interventional plans including range of motion and therapeutic exercises, edge of bed and functional activities; monitored patients throughout their completion of prescribed rehabilitative plans to minimize the risk of injury or setback. Safely and accurately applied diverse modalities including but not limited to moist heat packs, and cryotherapy, while also demonstrating expertise in utilizing and managing DME and specialized medical equipment inclusive of gym equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, PPE, and management of lines, tubes, wound vacs, and oxygen tanks. Exhibited proper body mechanics and adherence to safety protocols when assisting patients with positioning/repositioning, ambulation, mobility, transfer, wheelchair follows, and transport to minimize the risk of rehabilitative setbacks or adverse outcomes. Provided administrative and clerical support, as needed, to ensure high quality, uninterrupted patient care delivery.-Exhibited the ability to independently transfer patients who required moderate assistance during functional mobility.-Acquired proficiency in charge/billing entry for patient’s therapy sessions ensuring proper and timely reimbursement from insurance companies. Show less

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  Tepper Pharmacy

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Pharmacy Technician/Aide

  Received, processed, dispensed, and delivered up to 150 new and refill medication orders, per shift, ensuring timely provision to customers to support maintained treatment compliance and optimal levels of wellness. Maintained accurate inventory counts of prescription and over the counter medications; communicated product needs to facilitate ordering and stocked unit doses, emergency supplies, floor medications, and individual medication assuring readily available access to requisite products.

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  Austills Rehabilitation Services Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Level IIa Fieldwork Experience

  School-based setting in two school districts (Royer-Greaves School for the Blind and East Ward Elementary School)In collaboration with a supervising OT, case managed a panel of 40 students, per week, within two school districts focusing on development and participation in engaging, stimulating activities that maximized educational growth and promoted achievement of established IEP goals. -Instrumental in increasing the student’s confidence and abilities in independent functioning in school settings by employing interventional plans that targeted fine and visual motor skills, manual dexterity, bilateral coordination, functional grasp patterns, sensory regulation, functional self-care, and basic living skills. -Fostered strong rapport with students, parents, teachers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote skill carryover and continued rehabilitative progress. -Exhibited the capacity to employ and review findings of the BOT-2, Beery VMI, and Sensory Processing Assessments. Show less

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  Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Level IIb Fieldwork Experience

  Upper extremity and hands outpatient facility under the supervision of a OTD, CHT.-Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans utilizing passive and active range of motion exercises, muscle reeducation, sensory integration, and modalities to improve functional use of the hand and maximize therapeutic gains. -Offered optimal levels of autonomy and independence in the completion of ADLs providing physical and emotional support, as needed, to reduce the risk of injury or harm. -Demonstrated expertise in orthosis fabrication including the development of custom thermoplastic orthosis for patient specific hand and wrist conditions including wrist control splint, hand based and forearm-based thumb spica splint, hand based ulnar gutter splint, and resting hand splint.-Acquired proficiency in the utilization and interpretation of results on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure Assessment (COPM) and QuickDASH assessments. Show less

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  Kindred

  Aug 2021 - now

  Occupational Therapist
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  Nyman Associates, Inc

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

  Occupational Therapist
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  Ivy Rehab for Kids

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  Occupational Therapist
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  Marple Newtown School District

  Mar 2023 - now

  Occupational Therapist